We Think Megan Can

Support Run Faster, Arrive Sooner while helping homeless youth

Megan McCarthy

Support Megan's Campaign!

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The total I've raised pays for:
  • 1 housing assistance
  • and 1 birthday gift
  • and 1 meal for a client

Donations

NameAmountLocationDate
kelly wilson, Friend$50chicago , IL01/10/2010
doing my part to reinforce a strong megan mccarthy-san francisco alliance.
Stephen Hinshaw, Friend$100Berkeley, CA01/18/2010
Go, Megan. If they had basketball as part of the campaign, I'd kick some ass, even at my age.
Samuel Sakhai, Friend$10Berkeley, CA01/19/2010
The following is my favorite Megan McCarthy phrase: "your a rock star" And it rightfully applies to you : ) Good luck reaching your goal! P.S. The small amount come from a big heart and a graduate students salary : )
Kyle York, Friend$70Lexington, MA01/20/2010
Sarah Holley, Friend$25San Francisco, CA02/10/2010
Run Megan, run!!! I'm totally inspired, and I wish you the best of luck.
Anonymous, Friend$5002/11/2010
Shelby Ortega, Friend$25Somerville, MA04/10/2010
Go Megan!!!! You rock!!! Best of Luck!

Goal

I want to run 2010 miles in 2010. That's 40 miles per week. Every week! For a whole year!

I chose this goal because

Last year I ran 500 miles in 50 days for ATC, and I was in glorious, mean, wicked shape at the end of those 50 days. I chose this year's goal because I want to run faster this year than I've ever run before: faster than most of the men I know, faster than the kids I envy at the track, faster than I ever thought I could. Maybe I'll even try to win a 10K race or two.

I'll post regular updates and photos about my mileage, times, injuries, demoralizations, and conquests. I might even reveal details of my preferred horrid pop music for long runs, and of the crazy things I do when I have a runner's high.

I'm helping because

I'm supporting ATC because running the streets at dawn leads me to consider what it'd be like to have spent the night on the streets. We all deserve to be warm and comfortable, and to be on the streets or on the run only when we want to. It's important. Please help me support ATC.

About At The Crossroads

ATC walks the streets of San Francisco, reaching out to homeless youth and young adults on their turf. We work with young people who others have given up on, who would not get help without us. Since we started 13 years ago, we have worked with more than 5,000 youth, helping them build outstanding lives.

Updates

I've got an achey right ass muscle. The left one is fine.

Betsy wrote:

You couldn't pay me to ingore these posts!

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Jan 17 - 23: 36 miles. Began speed work this week for 1st 10K of the year (at the end of February). Plan to increase mileage to 50 miles per week, in order to improve 10K time. This is fun! Although I am sore today for the first time in ages...

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This weekend: Florence + the Machine's "Dog Days are Over." Sounds best in Ash's car, but also great on frosty late afternoon runs. San Franciscans may also enjoy "Kiss With a Fist" from the same album (Lungs).

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Sam: No, really, YOU are the rock star. I wouldn't have my Ph.D. without you. Also, thank you for not taking me up on the 10K racing offer...

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View from Widener Library steps, 1/19/10, 7:30am. It was snowing like crazy.

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Joss Stone's "Tell Me What We're Gonna Do Now": Best. Song. Ever. Thanks, Abigail.

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Jan 10 - 16: 34 miles. At this rate I'll be running lots of 50-mile weeks at the end of the year!

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Confession #1: Taylor Swift's "Fifteen" is an AWESOME running song.

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Jan 1 - Jan 9: 36 miles.

A slow start to the year, but who can regret too much wine and revelry? Even so, four beautiful runs up to the top of Divisadero St. and one to Twin Peaks. Why oh why did I ever move away from San Francisco?

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